Get pampered with the 70-minute Love Yourself Valentine's Package from The Nail Spa and enjoy all the beauty fixes you need, including a red classic manicure and pedicure, strip lashes, mint-chocolate foot scrub and a complimentary box of chocolates. Alternatively, enjoy bespoke nail art (pictured) by choosing from limited-edition designs or create your own with the nail artists from Dh15-25 per nail. Locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai; book at 600 544 001; www.thenailspa.com
Indulge in an extensive open buffet including starters, main courses and a wide selection of sushi, maki, sashimi and desserts at Sho Cho Abu Dhabi. DJ Nabil will spin commercial and house music on the terrace. From 6.30pm, from Dh125 per person, Qaryat Al Beri, Between the Bridges, Abu Dhabi; reservations at 02 558 1117, abudhabi@sho-cho.com
Register to attend a talk for parents of picky eaters. My Child Won't Eat features the health educator and counsellor Amy Vogelaar, who will present a talk on dealing with eating issues in children. February 16, 10am until noon, free, JustKidding Safa Park store, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai; register at marketing@dutchkid.com
Preview the artwork available in the The Young Collectors Auction. Sixty-nine lots from acclaimed and emerging Middle Eastern contemporary artists will be auctioned on February 10. Ten lots will be dedicated to charitable organisations lending help to Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan. From 10am to 6pm for preview, Ayyam Gallery, Al Quoz 1, Dubai; 04 323 6242, www.ayyamgallery.com/auctions
Book a Valentine's getaway at Anantara's Sir Bani Yas Island, Desert Island Resort & Spa. With a number of packages available, you can encounter exotic wildlife, swim in the free-form infinity pool, enjoy head-to-toe pampering and delicious food. From Dh450 per person for the Valentine's BBQ at the Boma package, Abu Dhabi; book at 02 801 5205, crome@anantara.com
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Thor: Love and Thunder
Director: Taika Waititi
Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, Tessa Thompson, Taika Waititi
Rating: 4/5
The Boy and the Heron
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Starring: Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki
Rating: 5/5
If you go
The Flights
Emirates and Etihad fly direct to Johannesburg from Dubai and Abu Dhabi respectively. Economy return tickets cost from Dh2,650, including taxes.
The trip
Worldwide Motorhoming Holidays (worldwidemotorhomingholidays.co.uk) operates fly-drive motorhome holidays in eight destinations, including South Africa. Its 14-day Kruger and the Battlefields itinerary starts from Dh17,500, including campgrounds, excursions, unit hire and flights. Bobo Campers has a range of RVs for hire, including the 4-berth Discoverer 4 from Dh600 per day.
The biog
Name: Timothy Husband
Nationality: New Zealand
Education: Degree in zoology at The University of Sydney
Favourite book: Lemurs of Madagascar by Russell A Mittermeier
Favourite music: Billy Joel
Weekends and holidays: Talking about animals or visiting his farm in Australia
Managing the separation process
- Choose your nursery carefully in the first place
- Relax – and hopefully your child will follow suit
- Inform the staff in advance of your child’s likes and dislikes.
- If you need some extra time to talk to the teachers, make an appointment a few days in advance, rather than attempting to chat on your child’s first day
- The longer you stay, the more upset your child will become. As difficult as it is, walk away. Say a proper goodbye and reassure your child that you will be back
- Be patient. Your child might love it one day and hate it the next
- Stick at it. Don’t give up after the first day or week. It takes time for children to settle into a new routine.And, finally, don’t feel guilty.
Company Profile
Name: Direct Debit System
Started: Sept 2017
Based: UAE with a subsidiary in the UK
Industry: FinTech
Funding: Undisclosed
Investors: Elaine Jones
Number of employees: 8
Zayed Sustainability Prize
Kill
Director: Nikhil Nagesh Bhat
Starring: Lakshya, Tanya Maniktala, Ashish Vidyarthi, Harsh Chhaya, Raghav Juyal
Rating: 4.5/5
At Eternity’s Gate
Director: Julian Schnabel
Starring: Willem Dafoe, Oscar Isaacs, Mads Mikkelsen
Three stars
